Your Shetland Experience

Below you will find some travel tips and stories from previous visitors to Shetland - a huge thankyou to those who have written in.

If you would like to help fellow travellers by sharing tales from your holiday to Shetland, please read the details at the bottom of the page.

'My family have lived in Shetland for years and all my life I have gone up every year, it is the most magical place in the world and everyone should go at least once.'

Harriet rated Shetland:

'I would say that the best time to visit Shetland is November or February as the weather is fantastic.'

Great day atop Collarfirth Hill - photo taken by Mike Clark Collarfirth Hill - photo taken by Mike Clark Mike rated Shetland:

Tell us about your holiday in Shetland

• Have you already visited the Shetland Islands?
• Did you enjoy your time there, and was it everything you expected?
• Were you enthralled by Jarlshof and St Ninian's Isle?
• Was your impression of Shetland different from the published brochures and websites?
• Could you write a list of tips for fellow travellers, for islands or sites to visit?
• Did you find any hidden treasures off the beaten track?
• Can you recommend good places to eat, great souveniers to buy or essential items to take?
• Would you recommend a particular time of year to visit Shetland, or places to stay?
• Did you go to Orkney as well - how did the two experiences compare?

NorthLink Ferries offer YOU the chance to help other travellers make the most of their Shetland Holiday.

If you have you enjoyed a trip to the Shetland Islands, and have photographs, stories or recommendations, please use the form below to let us know. Send your Shetland holiday experiences on to us, and we will publish the best online! If you'd like, simply send in your photos - we'd love to hear from you.

(Please note: Your review must be acceptable to a public audience and will therefore be moderated).

Submit your travel tip or story.